A Dictionary of Hong Kong English: Words from the Fragrant Harbor

by Patrick J. Cummings and Hans-Georg Wolf

This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English and one of the few non-native variety dictionaries of English. It includes only words and word senses that are particular to this variety or have a specific reference to Hong Kong, and thus contributes to legitimizing Hong Kong English as a variety in its own right. While the main focus is on contemporary language use, from all domains of Hong Kong life, historical terms and references are covered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9888083309
• ISBN13: 9789888083305
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.6" x 7.4"